Kimberly woman 'in good spirits' after transplant surgery

7:52 AM,
Nov. 30, 2012

Henderson

Written by

Kyle Daly
Post-Crescent staff writer

A Kimberly woman who drew nationwide media attention for using a billboard to find a kidney donor finally received a new organ Wednesday during a successful four-hour transplant surgery at a Milwaukee hospital.

Stephanie Henderson, 38, was already walking around Thursday at Froedtert Hospital, where she is expected to recover for another four to six days.

"She's in extremely good spirits," said Joy Sams, Henderson's friend and co-worker. ...